Summer motorcycle trip ideas...

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mikes99ss

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So I have 4 days this summer that I don't have any plans. Wife will be working so I'm thinking a Motorcycle ride might be in order. Always wanted to go see the Polaris factory in Roseau then just enjoy exploring Northern MN. So what are some of the things I need to see?
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electraglide1

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Man, I'm envious. Personally, I would cruise up to Ely. I have always enjoyed getting up there although sadly, it's been probably 8-10 years since I've been. If you go, check out the Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary.
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sjb

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The Wisconsin river valley from the dells to the 'ol miss is very nice ride. Then take the miss north to MN. Just be very careful of deer.
 
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matt270y

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I lived in Roseau and worked at the factory for 3.5 years and used to put a lot of miles on my motorcycle. The factory is definitely impressive and worth seeing, they have daily tours (about 1hr I believe) available and also a small museum and store.

As far as areas to ride your motorcycle, not much to see in Northwestern MN, lots of flat straight roads. I would spend most of my time either riding on the Ontario side north of I falls or in Northeastern MN in the iron range and up to Ely. Highway 1 from Ely to Finland is my all time favorite motorcycle road. Also worth taking a trip up past Grand Marais and seeing the "Devil's Kettle"
 
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snowdance

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mikes99ss said:
So I have 4 days this summer that I don't have any plans. Wife will be working so I'm thinking a Motorcycle ride might be in order. Always wanted to go see the Polaris factory in Roseau then just enjoy exploring Northern MN. So what are some of the things I need to see?
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Minnesotas North Shore, Split Rock Lighthouse, Goosberry Falls. I believe there's other falls along the North Shore also.
 
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renegade600

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Run the Minnesota North shore as noted above then jump into Canada and go around the big lake on 11-17 out of Thunder bay.... did this on a bike a couple years back, and is an awesome trip....
 
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scoot

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JeffB

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Not Northern Minnesota, but if you haven't done it, I'd consider heading South along the Mississippi towards Prairie Du Chien then heading back towards home through Wiscony via Virocqua/Westby and the Driftless area. We took this ride last year and it is one of the best rides close to home I've been on.
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mikes99ss

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Won't have time or $$ to circle lake Superior. Really want to see what northern Minnesota has to offer. Just wanted to make sure I'm hitting any points of interest along the way.
 
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